Apps · Drive, safety and recovery

What should I do if a moved app won't open?

Short answer: Make sure the fast drive is connected, check the Moved tab for a notice, and if an update damaged the app let Storage Studio restore it — or use Move back.

Work through these:

  1. Is the fast drive connected? Moved apps run from it; plug it in and try again.
  2. Check the Moved tab. It tells you if the drive needs reconnecting, or if the app was reinstalled by its vendor.
  3. Did an update just run? If a self-update damaged the app, Storage Studio restores it from its safety copy when it can and notifies you.
  4. Still stuck? Use Move back to return the app to your Mac, or reinstall it.

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